Getting By

Getting By

1993 2 Seasons 31 Episodes ⭐ 8.0 Comedy

Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.

Getting By is an American sitcom that aired on ABC from March 5, 1993 until May 21, 1993, and on NBC from September 21, 1993 until June 18, 1994. The series was created by William Bickley and Michael Warren, who also served as executive producers with Thomas L. Miller and Robert L. Boyett. The final Miller-Boyett series to begin its run under parent studio Lorimar Television, Getting By was folded into Warner Bros. Television for its second season, following Warner Bros.' absortion of Lorimar. The series was initially successful as a part of ABC's TGIF lineup in its first season, but politics between ABC and Miller-Boyett Productions led to the show's switch to NBC in the second season.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Moving In

Dolores' oldest son, Marcus, is depressed because he must repeat the ninth grade, but Cathy cheers him up.

EP 2

Men Don't Dance

Marcus meets a cute girl in Julie's ballet class and joins the class to be close to her. Embarrassed, he tries to keep h

EP 3

Back to Nature

Cathy invites Dolores and her sons to her family's nice cabin in the woods, but the woods and the cabin turn out to be a

EP 4

A Little Romance

Marcus tells his girlfriend that they can date other people but is angry when she spends an evening with Darren. Nikki i

EP 5

The Suit

Darren must attend an honorary banquet for winning an essay contest. Cathy teaches him the social graces, but he learns

EP 6

Shop 'till You Drop

Nikki gets a job in a dress shop and spends more on clothes for herself than she can pay for on her salary.

EP 7

My Brother's Keeper

Dolores thinks she has a second problem child when Marcus lets Darren take the blame for a dangerous prank.

EP 8

The Gospel Truth

Dolores wants to enter a gospel competition. Her sons refuse to sing with her and Julie has a panic attack, so Cathy bec

EP 9

Give Peace a Chance

Marcus and Darren quarrel with a bully at school. Trouble really starts when Cathy punches the bully's father.

EP 10

The Love Connection

Dolores begins dating a handsome football coach. But Darren and Marcus are upset because he is their strict physical edu

EP 11

We Are Family, Not

Cathy's plans to have the entire household spend time together at home meet with resistance from the others.

EP 12

Anatomy of a Fight

Cathy and Dolores quarrel at work. Marcus and Nikki decide to keep them angry at each other so they won't attend Parents

EP 1

Turnabout Dance

Marcus overlooks other girls to get the most popular one to ask him to the dance. Meanwhile the mothers are going to be

EP 2

Letter to the President

Cathy gets in trouble after writing a letter to the President of the United States.

EP 3

Faking the Grade

Marcus tries to fake his report card grades.

EP 4

Old Car

EP 5

Do the Fright Thing

During a Halloween party at home, Dolores gets stuck in a box while helping Cathy perform a magic trick.

EP 6

Not with My Sister

Marcus admires his new friend, Smoke, for his sexual exploits, until Smoke decides his next conquest will be Nikki.

EP 7

Reach for the Stars

When Cathy loses her job, Dolores believes the way to end Cathy's depression is for her to meet her idols, The Temptatio

EP 8

Pinball Wizard

Marcus gambles away his money playing pinball and Cathy must try to win it back.

EP 9

The Pit Stop

Cathy, Dolores and Julie help Nikki with her job at a fast food restaurant when Marcus and Darren undermine her efficien

EP 10

The Penthouse

Cathy, Dolores and her boyfriend, Wes, are forced to hide on the balcony of a corporate apartment when Wes' married boss

EP 11

Sell It Like It Is

When Cathy invests her life savings in a ""miracle"" product, Dolores is suspicious. Marcus borrows a camera to video em

EP 12

In the Driver's Seat

When Marcus fails to pass his driving test, Dolores is convinced he'll steal her car to take a girl out on a date.

EP 13

A Life in the Theater

When Darren and Marcus' girlfriend, Yolanda, are cast in the lead roles in the school play, Marcus gets jealous. Cathy i

EP 14

It Takes a Thief

When Cathy's purse is stolen, Marcus and Darren impersonate girls in order to trap the thief.

EP 15

The Rich Guy

After Dolores stops dating her boyfriend, Wes, she meets a billionaire and must choose between love or money.

EP 16

Three Days of the Condo

When Marcus wants to move out on his own, Dolores puts him in the garage.

EP 17

Teacher's Pest

Marcus plays practical jokes on substitute teacher Cathy.

EP 18

Just Say No

Cathy tries to discourage an infatuated suitor.

EP 19

My Brilliant Career

Dolores' cousin Herbert comes to Chicago to become a professional boxer -- until Cathy discovers that he is also a talen

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